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Offline Bakes168

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Chalking files?
« on: January 19, 2009, 07:13:00 PM »
I read something here a while ago about having to chalk your broadhead sharpening files.
Why should I do this? And is there a special way to do it, or just rub chalk on the file and into the teeth?

Thanks
Zack
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Offline RightTrailWrongTime

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Re: Chalking files?
« Reply #1 on: January 19, 2009, 07:17:00 PM »
It keeps the channels from filling up with material, I clean mine with a wire brush and just rub a chalk stick over the teeth. I just spent a considerable time cleaning an old Nickolson file that was all but dead but after cleaning and applying chalk its as good as new!
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Offline kbaknife

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Re: Chalking files?
« Reply #2 on: January 19, 2009, 07:21:00 PM »
If the teeth of the file are allowed to accumulate a lot of the filing scarf, this accumulation tends to create drag and inadvertant "snagging" of the work surface as you file.
(I spend a little time with a file in my hands!)
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Offline Bakes168

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Re: Chalking files?
« Reply #3 on: January 19, 2009, 07:39:00 PM »
How oten should I do this?
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Offline kbaknife

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Re: Chalking files?
« Reply #4 on: January 19, 2009, 07:46:00 PM »
Frequent enough to stop it from being a problem.
It's also going to depend upon the hardness of the material being filed and the sharpness and cut of the file.
Let the "Force" guide you.
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Offline Boneyard Bowhunter

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Re: Chalking files?
« Reply #5 on: January 19, 2009, 09:05:00 PM »
I use a small wire brush to clean the teeth. With a mill bastard if you clean the teeth every two to three strokes you will get a clean cut and a smooth sharp edge. If you use a smooth mill no more than two strokes.
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Offline Roadkill

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Re: Chalking files?
« Reply #6 on: January 19, 2009, 10:53:00 PM »
I recommend you clean the chalk out when done as the chalk can attract mositure and rust your file
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Offline Tree man

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Re: Chalking files?
« Reply #7 on: January 20, 2009, 12:33:00 AM »
Skip, You have moisture in Reno?
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Offline Bakes168

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Re: Chalking files?
« Reply #8 on: January 20, 2009, 06:21:00 PM »
So should I leave the teeth with a little chalk in them or clean them out? And every two strokes seems like a lot of cleaning and chalking  :confused:  
Zack
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Offline Bakes168

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Re: Chalking files?
« Reply #9 on: January 20, 2009, 06:24:00 PM »
And what's the difference between a smooth miil, Nickolson, and mill bastard file?

Mine say Grobet Bastard, I have the 8" and two 6" from 3Rivers.

Zack
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Offline foxbo

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Re: Chalking files?
« Reply #10 on: January 20, 2009, 06:40:00 PM »
I chalked one once and didn't see any advantage to it. Files wear out just like other tools. I usually purchase a new file at least every other season. When the cuttin' edge doesn't bite as it should, I toss it.
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Offline Roadkill

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Re: Chalking files?
« Reply #11 on: January 20, 2009, 10:20:00 PM »
No rust in Reno, but I have lived in Tx, Ok ,VA,NC,SC, CA, WI, MO-so I have seen some moisture.  that is one thing nice about Reno.  How's your Dad?  Haven't seen or heard from you guys in awhile.
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Re: Chalking files?
« Reply #12 on: January 21, 2009, 11:07:00 AM »
I do not chalk my file but have found my files last longer when I use a stiff nylon brush to clean my files instead of a wire brush.
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